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Python Python Basics (Retired) Shopping List Lists and Strings

Posted by Bruno Riina
Bruno Riina
230 Points

this question does not make sense! i wish it was more specific and detailed.....

my code is this according to each steps:

full_name = ("Jack Johnson") name_list = full_name.split()

the output is: ['Jack', 'Johnson'] it is a list type and has a split right on the space! it doesn't like the [ ] ?? or..........

2 Answers

Victor Learned
Victor Learned
6,976 Points
Victor Learned
Victor Learned
6,976 Points

Remove the () around your name. You shouldn't need them and it is most likely causing the issue. This works for me.

full_name = 'Victor Learned'
name_list = full_name.split()
Bruno Riina
Bruno Riina
230 Points
Bruno Riina
Bruno Riina
230 Points

yup, you are right even though both print exact same output!